Questions and Topics We Can Help You To Answer:
Paper Instructions:
Can′t be in 1st or 2nd person point of view.
PAPER ORGANIZATION PART - ESSAY EXPECTATIONS:
No 1st or 2nd point of view
Introduction:
Establish the background and context of the main idea. Slowly discuss and elaborate concepts, arguments and/or issues that surround the main idea.
Discuss the subtopics you wish to address, to effectively and logically to take the reader through your paper. It should be at least one full page.
Provide only one or two sentences about the story in order to jump into the subject you wish to address. Never summarize the stories – there is no need since your reader knows the stories very well.
Thesis Statement:
The thesis statement should be the last sentence of the Introduction. It contains three subtopics and one main idea (unless instructed otherwise).
For example:
Poe uses imagery, narrator’s feelings and foreshadowing to create fear.
Below are two perspectives of the Thesis Statement template:
X uses _____________________, ___________________, and __________________ to create_________________.
Author’s last name* uses Subtopic #1, Subtopic #2, and Subtopic #3 to create Main Idea.
Feel free to use other grammatically correct words. The terms uses and creates are easily interchangeable, so go ahead and use other words (i.e. examines; demonstrates; posits; explores; exemplifies; argues; displays; illustrates; reveals; exhibits; displays).
The Main Idea:
The main idea is what drives the paper and reflects perhaps a larger social issue, an argument, or some problem you wish to take issue.
Subtopics:
The subtopics are ideally just one word and support the main idea. Avoid using short phrases; negative and positive or advantages and disadvantages for subtopics – these words are very limiting.
Body:
Now discuss the connecting subtopic using specific details. Pay close attention to the flow and write cohesive paragraphs as well as transitions to move smoothly from one paragraph to the next.
Topic sentences:
Always place the connecting subtopic in topic sentences. This helps guide the reader to the main idea.
Conclusion:
Avoid the dreaded “in summary” approach to a conclusion. There is no need to repeat/restate the thesis. Instead, comment on the finished product and the significance of the point or thesis to the reader. Conclusion are supposed to close the entire paper.
Critical Rough Draft/Revisions considerations:
Does the introduction sufficiently explain the background and context ?
Does the essay include a thesis statement that informs the reader about the analysis to follow, either stating something significant of what you are asserting. Is the purpose clear?
Will the reader understand what is being described? Think about it - are there places where the reader could be confused?
Does the topic sentences include the subtopic?
Are there three to four outside academic sources to support your paper?
Outside sources should current (within five years)
Is the conclusion effective, so it leaves the reader with closure about your point?
